Life of Pi

One of the best movie to watch in 3D. Do watch it

Bumping this up for tarotfool....

We saw it last week. It was our first 3D experience. I liked it and enjoyed the effects but DH was thoroughly bored.

Last weekend I saw the film Life of Pi in 3D and I thought it was just wonderful and It deserved to win best film as well but the general opinion seems to be that Argo won because it was the film that 'nobody disliked' and I think they were embarrassed at not being able to award it to Lincoln.

Thanks Tegan - love all big cats but tigers are so powerful and charismatic.

The Natural World programme, Queen of Tigers which reminded me very much of the beginning of the film is being repeated tonight on BBC2 at 8.30. A must for anyone who loves tigers. Beautifully filmed.

Same here. It deserved to win best film as well but the general opinion seems to be that Argo won because it was the film that 'nobody disliked' and I think they were embarrassed at not being able to award it to Lincoln. As they said on Film Night, people will still be watching/talking about Pi in 10/20 years time long after Argo has been forgotten. Don't agree with Jennifer Lawrence winning best actress, even though she's one of my favourite actresses; think she was given it because she deserved an Oscar for Winters Bone. Still plan to see Pi again.

I'm so pleased that the Motion Picture Academy agreed with me (see my earlier post!) and gave the best director Oscar to Ang Lee for Life of Pi and also gave the film the best effects Oscar.

Bought the book today; looking at it briefly it looked a slightly lighter read to what I was expecting [ie the words were quite big; I was expecting a 500 pager with tiny writing]. At least when I've seen Les Mis [hopefully tomorrow] I can still get a Life of Pi fix when I need one, by dipping into the book!

Had another glowing report on Les Mis today as well from a neighbour. Audience spellbound for 3 hours and clapping at the end. How lucky are we at the moment. Although Lincoln is bound to win the Oscars . And I still haven't seen The Hobbit...I thi nk there are two kinds of film; ones that you can enjoy just as much on dvd and those that have to be seen big, and there are a lot of 'big' films out at the moment. Almost takes me back to my childhood when the works treat for the children one year was to see How the West Was Won in cinemascope [I still love that film].

I went to see Life of Pi in 3D and I thought it was just wonderful, didn't want it to end. I haven't read the book but I am going to now. Went to Quartet and was very disappointed. Lots of good films out at the moment.

Just been speaking to a friend who's read the book and she pointed out the book was very much about mathematics and probability. So the bit at the beginning probably weaved it's way throughout the actual story as well.

I was a The Life of Pi bore at work today!

Someone at work this morning had seen it; they agreed it was amazing; had quite a long discussion about it [more fun than working ].

Loved the book and was afraid the film might be a bit of a let down. It wasn't ! Wonderful acting, hugely moving and thought provoking. Still thinking about it.

Someone offered to lend me the "life of Pi" when the book first came out, and I refused, saying I was sure DH already had it. But it was "The Story of Pi" that he had, on his shelves full of books about Maths....

Y'know paradisemerton you should write to Ang Lee and tell him what you've just said. I think that, no matter how many Oscars and Globes he's gets for this film nothing will mean more to him than giving you some escape from your sadness. There can be no greater praise. [sorry about your mum ...]

Saw this in 3d on Old Year's Night having driven thru hammering rain and struggled to find a parking spot. I have very recently suffered the loss of my beloved mum and was seeking 'escape' on that significant evening.
It was the right choice. The film just blew me away, awe inspiring cinema and although little action in the conventional sense, it was utterly compelling. Both actors who played Pi were brilliant. Don't miss this, it works on many levels and leaves you thinking long after seeing the movie.

It was on the telly this weekend. One of the most edge of seat endings to any film I've ever seen; probably why I never wanted to see it again.

I saw Pan's Labyrinth as an in-flight movie so didn't get the benefit of a big screen, but I did like it and would willingly see it again. Wonder if it's on the Virgin movies on my TV.

I never saw Pan's Labyrinth because I was scared of the thing with its eyes on its hands! (if I have the right movie).

Like a wonderful fairytale for adults. Which is what it is. I've always believed in unbelieveable things anyway . Did you like Pans Labyrinth, Grannyknot? Some films I love so much when I sse them at the cinema I never watch them again on dvd. Pans Labyrith is one of those films.

crimson I think it is simply because you can believe the unbelievable. If that's what you choose. Well, that's the explanation for me anyway.

Thank you so much for finding that link, Grannyknot! The bit I didn't understand was why the film would 'make you believe in/prove there is a God'. Now it makes sense [sort of]. And makes me want to se the film again even more!!

crimson I found this site screenrant.com/life-of-pi-movie-ending-spoilers/comment-page-7/#comment-656638